The Average Athlete
Jason and Shaun discuss the highs and lows in pursuing their running goals and improving their overall fitness. In each episode, they'll discuss weekly progress, talk about shoes and gear, discuss training strategies, give race reports, and more!
- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
12. Why We Move: The Drive Behind Our Running and Fitness Goals
In this episode, we dive into the "Why." Why do we train? Why do we set the goals we do? And what keeps us pushing forward?
The Average Athlete Podcast is hosted by Jason and Shaun —two regular guys t…
11. We're so back! Winter Training & Race Recaps!
We're Back! Season 2 of the Average Athlete Podcast is in full swing, coming at you hot with a new, fresh conversation between two average runners who just want to get stronger. Today, we cover the d…
10. Race Ready! Marathon Plans and Our First Podcast Guest!
This week on The Average Athletes, we chat with a special guest about his running journey and prep for an upcoming half marathon. Then, we dive into Jason’s plans for his big race on Saturday.
9. Marathon Training Continues!
Quick update episode. Big discussion next week!
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8. Marathon Training Updates and Shaun's Exciting New Race Plans!
Jason and Shaun break down their weekly training - what's working, what's not, and how they’re staying on track. Shaun also unveils his race plans and goals for the next few months, sharing what he's…
7. Triathlon Recap & Summer Fitness Struggles
In this episode of The Average Athlete, we recap Jason’s triathlon from two months ago. Did it go as expected? We then get into his marathon training plan that’s now underway, how he's easing into it…
6. Triathlon Inbound! Expectations and Race Strategy
Join us on this episode of The Average Athlete as Jason dives into his upcoming triathlon, sharing his expectations and strategy for race day. Afterwards, Shaun and Jason discuss the importance of st…
5. Jason’s Triathlon Training and Shaun’s Ultramarathon Recap!
We dive into Jason's previous two weeks of training for his Olympic Triathlon (1:00) and later discuss Shaun's 50-mile race from two weeks ago (17:50). Monster of an episode. Thank you for listening …
4. Ultramarathon Pre-Race Discussion!
In this episode of The Average Athlete, Shaun discusses his upcoming ultramarathon, covering gear, nutrition, course layout, and pacing strategy. Plus, a fun quiz!
3. 5K Race Recap, Training Updates, and New Goals?
Jason recaps his 5K race and Shaun discusses his ultramarathon training.
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2. Our Current Running Gear
On this week's podcast, we discuss what running gear we're currently using, what we've used in the past, and our thoughts on upgrading our kits. Plus, a quick training recap!
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1. Our Running and Fitness Journeys and What Lies Ahead
Welcome to The Average Athlete Podcast!
In our introductory episode, we discuss our history with running, the past few years of fitness, and what we're focusing on this year.
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